Laser Therapy – A light based treatment most effective in treating spider veins on the face.

Unwanted veins on the face are usually treated differently than those on the legs. Since the effects of gravity are not contributing to the formation of facial veins and capillaries, facial spider veins are generally smaller than those of the legs. It is therefore generally unnecessary to inject facial veins.

Facial spider veins are effectively treated with specialized light based procedures, including vascular laser treatments and broad spectrum intense pulse light (IPL) treatments. Dr Wright utilizes advanced optical aids to safely and effectively eliminate larger facial spider veins. Commonly treated areas include the nose, chin, and cheeks, as well as cherry red spots on the lips, chest, arms, and trunk. Our effective laser treatment will usually eliminate facial veins in one or two treatments.

IPL based technology is also used to effectively treat small vessel disease of the face, known as rosacea. Rosacea, an inflammatory skin condition that causes redness of the face, affects about 14 million Americans, mostly adults with fair skin between the ages of 30 and 60. It is most common in women, and often includes small, red, pus-filled bumps or pustules that are sometimes mistaken for acne. The cause of rosacea remains unknown, and tends to be progressive when left untreated, growing worse over time. It is not life threatening, but it can affect your appearance and self-esteem.

An easily tolerated series of IPL treatments is highly effective in strikingly reducing unwanted facial vessels and the associated symptoms of flushing. Additionally, the treatments remove superficial pigmented lesions while restoring shine, luster and smoothness to the skin. This precise dosage of light causes the complexion to become more even and less blotchy, while stimulating collagen production which may result in the reduction of fine lines and pore size.